This was 9 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 62,371.
80.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Acadia Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7,994 | 19.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 14,428 | 34.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,194 | 7.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,250 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,358 | 10.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,985 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,323 | 10.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,427 | 3.4 |
| Professional school degree | 166 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 394 | 0.9 |
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